Recently had a discussion with a mom about services provided on an IEP and her discovery that the district mysteriously moved the directive from Direct Services to Accommodations on the IEP. Of course we would all like to give whoever the person is enough credit that this was an honest mistake or not intentional; but as we all know it doesn't seem that anything the district does is an honest mistake, it is usually calculated and done with intent.
Regardless , I was explaining that there is and always has been a Narrative Page in every IEP and this is where your "gold" is. Meaning that you have the ability to put any special instructions "free form" to aid your child and his education. This particular Mom didn't recall seeing a Narrative Page and we both discussed the IEP process and how the electronic recording of an IEP has kinda "masked" this option{the Narrative Page}.
I rechecked with CASE Special Education Rights and Responsibilities http://www.caseadvocacy.org/handbook.html and there are several references to the Narrative Page especially in Chapter 5 which is for Related Services---
Basically the Narrative page is the "catch all" for any thing and everything YOU want to include in the IEP. Use it and make sure they {the District} knows you know about it and what you expect from it--- It can be one of the strongest tools you have for your child. It can incorporate the fine tuning you need in the classroom and the campus.
Remember the "Narrative Page" it can be your best friend and strongest ally in the IEP!
